Islamic - Large Abbasid calligraphy cup with lid - 12th/13th century

Large Islamic bronze cup with its lid. This magnificent Abbasid cup adorned with rich decoration still retains its original lid. Bell-shaped body resting on a circular foot and featuring a flat rim. The lid is also bell-shaped. The walls are decorated with a frieze of calligraphic cartouches in Arabic script (thuluth), surmounted by medallions with interlaced floral motifs. Several decorative friezes of crosses, lambrequins and foliage ornament the circumference, beneath the main calligraphic panel. Dimensions: Diameter 21.8 cm - Height 18.7 cm Excellent state of preservation – beautiful green and brown patina Middle East, Abbasid period, 121st / 13th century CE. Provenance: from the former collection of a British specialist in Islamic art The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting the provenance.

Estimate:£1,349.1

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